Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc
Regular Council Session
Agenda

Monday, October 06, 2025

6:00 P.m. - 7:00 P.m.

Hybrid Meeting (Council Chamber and Virtual)

Strathroy-Caradoc Municipal Office

52 Frank Street, Strathroy, Ontario

The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc acknowledges that it is located on Treaty 21 territory. We are thankful to the generations of people who have taken care of this land, including The Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, The Munsee-Delaware First Nation, and The Oneida Nation of the Thames.

Vision: Strathroy-Caradoc envisions a dynamic community where residents thrive in a sustainable, inclusive, and prosperous environment. We aspire to be a model of effective governance and community engagement, setting the standard for excellence in our programs and services.

Mission: Our mission is to provide innovative and up-to-date services, engage in proactive planning for the future, facilitate partnerships, and advance community goals to create a vibrant and sustainable future for all in Strathroy-Caradoc.

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1.

Roll Call

2.

Call to Order/Approve Agenda

• Recommendation

  THAT: the October 6, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Agenda be approved as circulated.

3.

Declaration of Pecuniary Interest

4.

Delegations, Community Presentations and Petitions

4.1

Middlesex County Local Council Update 2025

Warden Brian Ropp and CAO Paul Shipway will be in attendance.

4.2

1st Strathroy Scouts and 1st Mount Brydges Scouts

Strathroy Scouts and Mount Brydges Scouts will be attending to make a brief presentation and to promote Apple Day taking place on October 17-18, 2025. Apples will be presented to members of Council, with the opportunity to make a donation.

5.

Public Meeting

5.1

Public Meeting No. 1

The purpose of this public meeting is to consider an application for Zoning By-law Amendment for the property located at 25 Head Street, Strathroy, ON.

5.1.1

Motion to open the public meeting

• Recommendation

  THAT: the public meeting to consider an application for Zoning By-law Amendment for the property located at 25 Head Street, Strathroy, be hereby opened.

5.1.2

Report to be presented by the Planner, BBP-2025-90

5.1.3

Comments and inquiries by the public for the proposed rezoning

5.1.4

Comments and questions from Members of Council

5.1.5

Motion to close the public meeting

• Recommendation

  THAT: the public meeting to consider an application for Zoning By-law Amendment for the property located at 25 Head Street, Strathroy, be hereby closed.

5.1.6

Decision/Resolution

• Recommendation

  THAT: Report BBP-2025-90 regarding rezoning application ZBA 15-2024 for 25 Head Street, Strathroy, be received for information.

6.

Approval of Minutes

6.1

Regular Council Meeting Minutes – September 15, 2025

• Recommendation

  THAT: the Regular Council Meeting minutes of September 15, 2025 be approved as written.

7.

Consent Agenda

Items listed under the Consent Agenda are received in one motion. Council members may request that one or more items be removed for further action.

• Recommendation

  THAT: Consent Agenda Items 7.1 to 7.3 be received for information.

7.1

Communications

7.1.1

Woods Edge Subdivision - Stormwater Management Ponds

7.1.2

Bluewater Recycling Association - Q3 Board of Directors Meeting Highlights

7.1.3

Middlesex-London Board of Health Meeting Summary - September 18, 2025

7.2

Reports from Departments

7.2.1

Operation of Electric Kick Scooters - EPW-2025-49

7.3

Reports from Boards and Committees

7.3.1

Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) Meeting Minutes - June 10, 2025

7.3.2

Tri -Township Arena Board Meeting Minutes - August 14, 2025

7.3.3

Museum Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - June 24, 2025

8.

Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Consent Agenda)

9.

Reports from Departments

9.1

Building and Planning

9.1.1

Application for Zoning By-law Amendment 494 Darcy Drive, Strathroy Justin Tadgell c/o Zelinka Priamo Ltd. - BBP-2025-91

• Recommendation

  THAT: Zoning By-law Amendment application ZBA 11-2025 be approved, and further;
  
  THAT: By-law No. 110-25 be referred to the Consideration of By-laws Section of the Agenda for consideration and approval.

9.1.2

Applications for Official Plan Amendment (OPA 2-2024) and Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA 4-2024) - 101 Hull Road and 6 Locke Heights - BBP-2025-92

• Recommendation

  THAT: Amendment No. 22 to the Official Plan of the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc (Application OPA 2-2024) which would amend the natural hazard boundary line for the lands municipally known as 101 Hull Road in Strathroy be adopted and forwarded to the County of Middlesex for consideration and approval, and further;
  
  THAT: the rezoning application, ZBA 4-2024 which would rezone the lands municipally known as 101 Hull Road, Strathroy from ‘Low Density Residential (R1) zone’ to site specific ‘High Density (R3-28) zone’ as amended by staff, be approved, and further;
  
  THAT: By-law No. 108-25 and By-law No. 109-25 be referred to the Consideration of By-laws Section of the Agenda.

9.1.3

Plan of Subdivision Extension – 39T-1901 Sifton Properties Limited (Mt. Brydges - BBP-2025-93

• Recommendation

  THAT: the County of Middlesex be forwarded notice that the Council of Strathroy-Caradoc recommends approval of a three-year extension of the draft plan of subdivision for 39T-SC1901.

9.1.4

Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) - Development Charge Reduction Policy - BBP-2025-99

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council approves the Development Charge Reduction Policy, and further;
   
  THAT: By-law No. 112-25 Development Charge Reduction Policy be referred to the By-law section of the Agenda for approval.

9.1.5

Declare Surplus Lands – 273 Frances Street - BBP-2025-100

• Recommendation

  THAT: By-law No. 96-25 - Declare Surplus Lands 273 Frances St be referred to the By-law section of the Agenda for approval.

9.2

Community Services

9.2.1

Soft Drink Vending Proposal - CS-2025-49

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council direct staff, in accordance with Schedule B, Item 12 of the Municipality’s Purchasing Policy, to enter into negotiations with the Ricco Foods regarding the provision of soft drink vending services in municipal recreation facilities, and further;
  
  THAT: staff return to Council with a proposed agreement for Council’s review and approval.

9.3

Economic Development

9.3.1

Municipal Communications Policy Update - ED-2025-10

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council review the updated Municipal Communications Policy and provide written feedback to the Director of Economic Development and Communication by October 17, 2025, and further;
  
  THAT: the Municipal Communications Policy Update will be presented to Council at the November 3, 2025 Council Meeting.

9.3.2

Municipal Branding Guidelines Update - ED-2025-11

• Recommendation

  THAT: Council review report and provide written feedback to the Director of Economic Development and Community Engagement by October 17,2025, and further;
  
  THAT: The Municipal Branding Guideline will be presented to Council at the November 3, 2025 Council meeting.

10.

County Council Report

10.1

Middlesex County Highlights - September 9, 2025

10.2

Middlesex County Highlights - September 23, 2025

11.

Announcements and Inquiries by Members

12.

In Camera

Council may move into Closed Session.

• Recommendation

  THAT:  Council move into closed session at _____ p.m. for the purpose of discussing the following:

  • One item in accordance with Council's Procedure By-law (to approve In-Camera Meeting Minutes of September 15, 2025);
  • One item pursuant to Section 239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, regarding litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board (Insurance Claim);
  • One item pursuant to Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees (CAO Compensation).

13.

Open Session Resume

• Recommendation

  THAT: Closed Session adjourn at ____ p.m. and Open Session resume.

14.

Report on Closed Session

Mayor Grantham to report on the Closed Session.

• Recommendation

  THAT: the direction in Closed Session be approved.

15.

Consideration of By-laws

• Recommendation

  THAT: By-law No. 96-25, By-law No. 108-25, By-law No. 109-25, By-law No. 110-25, By-law No. 111-25, By-law No. 112-25, By-law No. 113-25 and By-law No. 115-25 receive first, second and third and final reading.

15.1

By-law No. 96-25

A by-law to declare the property known as 273 Frances Street to be surplus to the needs of the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc

15.2

By-law No. 108-25

A by-law to adopt Amendment No. 22 to the Official Plan of the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc (101 Hull Road and 6 Locke Heights).

15.3

By-law No. 109-25

A by-law to amend By-law No. 43-08, being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law of the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc (101 Hull Road and 6 Locke Heights).

15.4

By-law No. 110-25

A by-law to amend By-law No. 43-08, being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law of the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc (494 Darcy Drive).

15.5

By-law No. 111-25

A by-law to authorize the execution of an agreement with The County of Middlesex (Middlesex Supports Program).

15.6

By-law No. 112-25

A by-law to adopt a Development Charge Reduction Policy.

15.7

By-law No. 113-25

A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc.

15.8

By-law No. 115-25

A by-law to appoint a Building Inspector for the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc.

16.

Schedule of Meetings

• Regular Council Meeting - Monday, October 20, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m. (Council Chamber/Hybrid)
• Regular Council Meeting - Monday, November 3, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m. (Council Chamber/Hybrid)
• Regular Council Meeting - Monday, November 17, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m. (Council Chamber/Hybrid)

16.1

Schedule of 2026 Regular Council Meetings

• Recommendation

  THAT: the 2026 schedule of Regular Council Meetings be approved.

17.

Adjournment

• Recommendation

  THAT: the October 6, 2025 Regular Council Meeting adjourn at ____ p.m.